Yarra Plenty Regional Library
July 2025
What's On @ YPRL
Yarra Plenty Regional Library acknowledges the Wurundjeri, Woi-wurrung peoples of the Kulin Nation as the Traditional Owners of this Land, paying respects to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders past, present and emerging who have resided in the area. We support the Uluru Statement from the Heart.
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We have changed how you can stay up to date with everything that interests you. This is our monthly What's On eNews where you’ll find a broad range of events, book recommendations, library news, and more. 
 
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Family Fun: events, book recommendations and School Holiday program release alert for our mini members.

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The Stark Family Library
What are the Stark family members from Game of Thrones reading? Sansa loves a good romance but Ned is very concerned about climate change - he keeps hearing that 'winter is coming!'
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The Bennet Family Library
What do the characters from Pride and Prejudice like to read? Elizabeth checks out prize winning reads, Jane works on building a beautiful home while Lydia is always on the look out for a wild ride. 
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Local Authors
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Children's Author:
Felice Arena
Thursday 17 July
2.30pm
Mill Park Library
 
This School Holiday special event features the author of the incredibly popular Specky Magee series, hilarious The Besties books, Boys-Rule and Girlz-Rule books, along with Andy Roid and Sporty Kids.
 
He brings stories to life with performance-based activities and theatre improvisations.
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Author Talk:
Vincent Fantauzzo
Wednesday 23 July 
6.30pm
Ivanhoe Library
 
An evening with award-winning portrait artist and author Vincent Fantauzzo, as he shares the remarkable true story behind his memoir, Unveiled. This special event will feature Vincent in conversation with magazine journalist Robyn Doreian, followed by an audience Q&A and a chance to purchase a signed copy of the book.
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For Children & Families
Pyjama Movie Night
Wednesday 2 July
6.30pm
Whittlesea Library
 
A cozy film with the family in your pjs, bring a blanket and a pillow, plus snacks or dinner and we'll supply the hot drinks and comfy seats! 
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Messy Play
Friday 4 July
11.00am
Diamond Valley Library
 
Make a mess and enjoy some stories as we celebrate the end of term with a big play in the library. All ages welcome
 
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Deadly Community Morning
Monday 7 July
11.00am at Mernda Village Community Centre
 
A special event featuring storytime with Aunty Sharon Hughes, art, craft, games and snacks.
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School Holiday Events - Limited spaces
Boomerang Painting Workshop
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Make a Zine Workshop
 
Thursday 17 July
10.00am
Thomastown Library
 
Learn how to make an 8-page folded zine with local artist, Jodi Wiley.
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Tabletop Wargames Workshop
Wednesday 9 July
10.00am
Watsonia Library
 
Build a monster or robot then learn how to play with it on tabletop terrains.
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MORE EVENTS: School Holidays
Junkyard Beats
Watsonia Library
 
Billy Cart Bonanza!
Whittlesea Library
 
Australian Ballet Workshop
9-12 year olds
Ivanhoe Library

Deadly Dioramas
Diamond Valley LIbrary
TEENS
Contemporary Collage Workshop
Pom Pom Making
Nillumbik Youth Hub
Eltham Library
Adults
Book Chats
The perfect match: books, conversation and a cuppa. Share your favourite reads, swap recommendations, and meet others who enjoy diving into a good book.
Tuesday 8 July
1.30pm
Diamond Valley Library
Tuesday 5 August 
7.00pm
Eltham Library

Mill Park Library Tours
Thursday 10 July, 11.00am
Mill Park Library
 
Learn about all the facilities, programs and services we offer.
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Superannuation and Downsizing your Home
Thursday 10 July
11.00am
Watsonia Library
 
We'll cover ways to release equity, how the Downsizer Rule can help boost your superannuation and more.
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Meditation
Thursday 10 & 24 July
7.00pm
 
A guided meditation session—a space to pause, reset, and sit together in community.
 
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Drawing Digital Workshop
Wednesday 16 July
7.00pm
Whittlesea Library
 
Learn how to use the program Procreate on our library iPads
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Managing Diabetes Panel Discussion
Saturday 17 July
1.30pm
Lalor Library
 
Featuring a panel of health professionals, including: Diabetes Nurse Educator, Dietitian, Exercise Physiologist & Podiatrist.
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Fraud & Scam Prevention
Friday 25 July, 10.30am
Watsonia Library
 
Informative presentation showing current scams and practical tips to safeguard your details.
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Family Recipes and Food Memories
Sunday 27 July, 1.30pm
Watsonia Library
 
Did you have bread and dripping? Did your meals reflect your cultural heritage? How did we preserve food before refrigeration?
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Create a Granny Square Reading Blanket
Monday 28 July
10.00am
Eltham Library
 
A fun, social crafting session to learn to crochet an indiviual square to later assemble in to a reading blanket in future sessions.
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DIY Skin Care
Tuesday 29 July
6.30pm
Diamond Valley Library
 
Learn to create your own natural, nourishing lip balms and oil blends.
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MORE EVENTS
Auslan Conversation
Watsonia Library

Memory Cafe
Thomastown Library
 
Watsonia Library
 
 
 
Lets Talk Movies
Eltham Library 

Justice of the Peace Service at Diamond Valley, Lalor, Whittlesea Libraries

Produce Swap
Ivanhoe Library 

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LIBRARY NEWS
Check out what's new across our library branches, collections, and services.
Our library staff write short articles to help you find information and explore our shelves – from reviews and research tips, to kids learning resources, small business support and upcoming programs. 
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Eltham Library: A Home of Stories
 
YPRL is delighted to join the Open House Melbourne Weekend program for the first time. Discover the design, history, and cultural importance of iconic Eltham Library.
 
Booking required for some sessions. 
Saturday 26 & Sunday 27 July
10.00am—5.00pm
Visit the free exhibition Generations of Nature by Monika Maddock, Kia Maddock and Lilian Thorpe, presented by Nillumbik Shire Council. This exhibition presents a multi-generational exploration of women’s creative connection to the environment.
Saturday 26 July
Panel Conversation 2.30pm—3.30pm
Join a dynamic panel discussion with Eltham Library architect Gregory Burgess, YPRL’s local history librarian Liz Pidgeon, writer Ale Prunotto, and visual artist Siri Hayes, as they discuss the design, history, and cultural importance of Eltham library.
Sunday 27 July
Open Play 
1.30pm—3.30pm
Drop in session for Ages 3 to 10 years
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NAIDOC Week is the perfect opportunity to check out some classic First Nations books and authors that have made Australian literature richer. Here's some of our favourites. 
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Top 3 Fiction Books
What is everyone reading? What's hot? What do you need to add to your 'to-read' list! Click through and reveal the answer.
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TOP Non-Fiction
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Top Biography
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Beat the crowds and put new items on hold before they even hit the shelves!
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This book has been borrowed
474 times from our shelves!
Staff PICK
By Laura @ Eltham Library
Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow
Gabrielle Zevin
(Fiction)
"Sadie and Sam’s friendship begins in a hospital room, bonding over a shared love of gaming. The book explores how stories (in the form of games) allow us to connect and escape from challenging circumstances." 
 
"I loved Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow. I was already a fan of the author and really enjoyed the way the text explored the different facets of friendship and navigating the ways friendships can evolve through collaboration."
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Available as: Book, eBook, (BorrowBox & Libby), eAudio (BorrowBox & Libby)
THE DIGITAL LIBRARY 
NEW to PressReader
Love Puzzles? PressReader Has You Covered!
Now you can enjoy fun and challenging puzzles right from your browser with PressReader! Try your hand at crosswords, codewords, Sudoku, word searches, pathfinder, and more - all free with your library membership.
 
What is PressReader?
PressReader gives you free access to over 7,000 of the world’s top newspapers and magazines, all available instantly on your device. And yes, now with puzzles too!
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Banyule School Holiday Events
AGES: between 12-25 years
COST: FREE & low cost
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Digital Parenting
Tuesday 24 June, 7pm ONLINE
Learn how to support your child in the digital world. Practical strategies in talking about online risks and where to go if things aren't going right.
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Mernda Repair Cafe
Saturday 19 July
10.00am - 2.00pm
Mernda Neighbourhood House
 
Open monthly for you to have faulty or broken items fixed.
 
Staffed by skilled volunteers. A range of repairers will be available at each session with skills in repairing items including bikes, small electrical items, clothing and jewellery.
 
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Short Story Writers and Poets Nillumbik Prize for Contemporary Writing 2026
Short Story: up to 2500 words
Poetry: all forms, up to 60 lines 
Theme: Echoes.
 
Prize Pool of $17,500. 
Entries open:
1 July - 30 Sept 
 
Free entry for young people and First Peoples. Free writing workshops available.
 
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